The House of Representatives (HOR) has mandated its Committees on National Security and Judiciary to review a pivotal new bill titled โAn Act to Establish the Liberia National Police Trust Fund of 2025โ within two weeks.
The proposed legislation, submitted by Representative James M. Kolleh of Bong County District No. 2, aims to establish a dedicated Trust Fund to support and modernize law enforcement in Liberia.
Designed as a corporate body with the ability to own assets, sue and be sued, and manage contracts, the Trust Fund seeks to provide sustainable financial backing for police operations.
Its functions would span from upgrading security infrastructure and supporting the welfare of officers to funding community policing, intelligence initiatives, and technological innovation in policing.
Rep. Kolleh emphasized that the enactment of this bill would enhance professionalism in the Liberia National Police, improve emergency response capabilities, and strengthen public trust through accountability and transparent resource use.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives (HOR) has mandated its Committee on Health to investigate the Ministry of Health following a formal complaint from Grand Bassa County District #2 Representative, Hon. J. Clarence T. Banks.
Representative Banks expressed deep concern over what he described as a troubling pattern of transferring specialized medical doctors from county hospitals without clear justification.
In his communication to the plenary, the lawmaker cited the 2024 transfer of Dr. Moses Weidehgar from Grand Bassaโs only referral hospital to Lofa County, and a similar move in June 2025 involving another specialist.
He also referenced a February 2025 incident in which the Ministry attempted to appoint an unqualified nurse, Mr. Delino Kollie, as Health Services Administrator in Grand Cape Mount Countyโa decision that was met with strong public opposition.
However, the House has cited Health Minister Dr. Louise Kpoto and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Catherine Cooper to appear before the Health Committee.
Plenary is seeking clarity on the rationale behind these transfers and whether they are in line with national health priorities and staffing protocols.
The Committeeโs findings are expected to inform future legislative oversight and potentially lead to reforms aimed at ensuring equitable distribution of medical professionals across Liberiaโs counties.
